Lakeside Drive Apartments

500 W 1st St, Tempe, AZ 85281

Last Updated: 2 Days Ago
Monthly Rent
$1,500 - $3,590
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Bedrooms
Studio - 3
Bathrooms
1 - 2
Sq. Ft.
624 - 1,118 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

STUDIO

$1,595
Studio, 1 Bath
624 Sq. Ft.
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Dec. 2

B3

$2,240 - $2,390
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,118 Sq. Ft.
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Oct. 28

B2

$2,155
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,031 Sq. Ft.
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Nov. 27

B1

$1,660 - $1,860
2 Beds, 2 Baths
914 Sq. Ft.
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Dec. 15
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 3 - 18 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 2018
  • 149 units4 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $50
  • Hold Fee
    $75

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $250
  • Security Deposit
    $900

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • *In select units
  • Close proximity to park
  • Community outdoor seating with flat-screen TVs and firepits
  • Complimentary Resident Beach Cruisers
  • DuChateau Hardwood Flooring*
  • Easy Access To State Farm, ASU, Loop 202
  • En-Suite Bathrooms with Dual Vanities*
  • European-Style Cabinets with Brushed Nickel Pulls
  • Fitness center with personal workstations
  • Gas cooktops in gourmet kitchens
  • Gated Community
  • Gourmet Kitchens with Gas Stovetops
  • Granite Countertops
  • Granite kitchen countertops with stainless-steel sink
  • High ceilings with wood flooring available
  • Inviting clubhouse with billiards and a community kitchen
  • Large business center with ample seating
  • Modern Cabinetry
  • Modern Tile Backsplash
  • Nest thermostat

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Double Vanities

Community Features

  • Bicycle Storage
  • Business Center
  • Cabana
  • Clubhouse
  • Conference Rooms
  • Controlled Access
  • Corporate Suites
  • Courtyard
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Dry Cleaning Service

Map of Lakeside Drive Apartments

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable

Transit

Some public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Exceptionally bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

Scores provided by

Transit

Subway

2 min Drive

Valley Metro

Subway

2 min Drive

Valley Metro

Subway

2 min Drive

Valley Metro

Subway

2 min Drive

Valley Metro

Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International

9 min Drive

Phoenix Sky Harbor International

Airport

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

38 min Drive

Moving to Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Lakeside Drive Apartments proximity to Tempe/mill Avenue, Larid & Dines Shopping Center, and Centerpoint on Mill. Tempe/mill Avenue is 1.1 miles away, and Larid & Dines Shopping Center is within a 12 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 50, Lakeside Drive Apartments has some public transit, including 6 transit stops within 28.9 miles. Transit options include Tempe Beach Park/Rio Salado and Third St/Ash.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Lakeside Drive Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Desert Arboretum Park, ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, and Phoenix Zoo.

Airports

Living in Downtown Tempe provides easy access to Phoenix Sky Harbor International, located just 9 minutes from Lakeside Drive Apartments. Another nearby airport is Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, located 25 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Holdeman Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Scales Technology Academy

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

Tempe Adventist Christian School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

Tempe High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Banner Children's Academy

Grades K-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Arizona State University Drive: 5 min (1.6 mi)
Arizona State Univ., Tempe Drive: 4 min (1.7 mi)
Gateway Community College Drive: 9 min (4.5 mi)
Mesa C.C., Southern and Dobson Drive: 17 min (8.1 mi)

About Lakeside Drive Apartments

Rethink upscale apartment living. The 3 bedroom penthouses, studio, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom homes at Lakeside Drive Apartments are like nothing you've ever experienced. Deluxe in-home features combine with high-tech community amenities to create a… breathtaking living experience. Take advantage of everything our desert home has to offer, with endless opportunities to appreciate the outdoors - bike, hike, and discover the area's hidden gems. Spend your weekends indulging in delicious dining right in the neighborhood.

Lakeside Drive Apartments is an apartment community in Tempe, AZ

Contact

Property Address:
500 W 1st St,
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone Number: (602) 780-1061
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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